Module 7: AAA Flashcards
What is AAA?
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting and Auditing
What is Authentication?
Users must PROVE their identity before accessing the network
What is Authorisation?
Determines which resources a user can access and what operations they are allowed to perform
What is Accounting?
Records what the user does and when, what is accessed
What is Local AAA?
Uses a local database for AAA authentication
What is server based AAA?
the router accesses a AAA server, this contains all the usernames and passwords
What protocols does a router use to access the AAA Server?
TACACS or RADIUS
What is LDAP
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
What is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)?
it is a identity and access control policy platform
What transport protocol does TACACS use
TCP
What transport protocol does RADIUS use
UDP
What is the difference in encryption between TACACS and RADIUS
TACACS encrypts the whole packet whilst RADIUS only encrypts the password.
Which protocol combines authentication and authorisation as one process.
RADIUS
What is step 1 to enable server based AAA?
Globally enable AAA
What is step 2 to enable server based AAA?
Specify the server
